Asup strike news 2019
Here are some news articles and updates related to the 2019 ASUP strike:
Background
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) is a Nigerian trade union that represents the interests of academic staff in polytechnics across the country. In 2019, the union embarked on a nationwide strike to demand better working conditions, improved funding for polytechnics, and the implementation of the Needs Assessment Report for polytechnics.
Strike Timeline
The ASUP strike began on April 26, 2019, and lasted for several months. Here's a brief timeline of the strike:
- April 26, 2019: ASUP begins an indefinite strike, citing the government's failure to implement the Needs Assessment Report and address other demands.
- May 2019: The strike enters its second week, with many polytechnics remaining shut.
- June 2019: The Federal Government sets up a committee to negotiate with ASUP, but the strike continues.
- July 2019: The strike enters its third month, with many students and parents calling for the government to resolve the issue.
- August 2019: The ASUP strike is suspended, but many polytechnics remain shut due to the ongoing industrial action.
Key Demands
ASUP's key demands during the strike included:
- Implementation of the Needs Assessment Report for polytechnics, which would provide additional funding for infrastructure development and staff welfare.
- Improved funding for polytechnics to enable them to provide quality education.
- Resolution of the issue of the non-implementation of the CONTISS 15 salary structure for polytechnic lecturers.
- Addressing the issue of the non-payment of salaries and allowances to polytechnic lecturers.
Government Response
The Federal Government responded to the ASUP strike by setting up a committee to negotiate with the union. The government also offered to implement some of the union's demands, but ASUP rejected the offer, citing that it did not meet their expectations.
Impact
The ASUP strike had a significant impact on the education sector in Nigeria. Many polytechnics remained shut, disrupting the academic calendar and affecting thousands of students. The strike also had a ripple effect on the economy, as many businesses and industries that rely on polytechnic graduates were affected.
Resolution
The ASUP strike was eventually suspended in August 2019, but many polytechnics remained shut due to the ongoing industrial action. The union and the government agreed to continue negotiations, but the strike's impact on the education sector and the economy was significant.
Here are some news articles and updates related to the 2019 ASUP strike:
- "ASUP strike: Polytechnics remain shut as union insists on implementation of Needs Assessment Report" (Punch, April 30, 2019)
- "FG sets up committee to negotiate with ASUP" (Vanguard, May 14, 2019)
- "ASUP strike: Students, parents call for government intervention" (Premium Times, June 10, 2019)
- "ASUP suspends strike, but polytechnics remain shut" (This Day, August 20, 2019)
- "FG, ASUP agree to continue negotiations" (The Nation, August 22, 2019)